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extreme sport

British

noun

a sport that is physically hazardous, such as bungee jumping or snowboarding

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He poured money into sailing, sponsoring an America’s Cup team and pushing for the competition to become more of a high-tech, extreme sport.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several local businesses offer rafting trips ranging from a chill kickback to extreme sport opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times

Prof Stevens described tracking small insects with radar as an "engineer's extreme sport".

From BBC

"For years and years I was pushing my body beyond its limits physically and mentally. Bodybuilding is an extreme sport and I wasn't healthy," she told BBC Scotland News.

From BBC

The extreme sport - which involves jumping with a parachute from high landmarks, rather than an aircraft - has become increasingly popular among foreigners living in south east Asia.

From BBC

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